as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
In such cases, the Department of Insurance typically works with insurers to determine the source of major discrepancies.
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Jb Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
After The Sacramento Bee reported the discrepancy, the state fire marshal suspended licenses held by Chee and Craig Cutright, an Esparto volunteer firefighter and longtime associate of Devastating who later launched his own company, BlackStar Fireworks.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
But the details of that deal on a card on Trump’s desk during a meeting with a Japanese delegation and top White House aides shows discrepancies and last-minute edits, according to a photo posted on X by Dan Scavino, the White House deputy chief of staff.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The two-tier discrepancies are visible at every level of the legal system.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 18 July 2025
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Jb Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
After The Sacramento Bee reported the discrepancy, the state fire marshal suspended licenses held by Chee and Craig Cutright, an Esparto volunteer firefighter and longtime associate of Devastating who later launched his own company, BlackStar Fireworks.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
But the details of that deal on a card on Trump’s desk during a meeting with a Japanese delegation and top White House aides shows discrepancies and last-minute edits, according to a photo posted on X by Dan Scavino, the White House deputy chief of staff.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The two-tier discrepancies are visible at every level of the legal system.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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But here’s the thing: At this stratospheric level of equine talent, that 4.2 percentage point difference is a big gap.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The biggest difference is that the crust is made from crushed Saltines instead of graham crackers, which keeps the pie from being overly sweet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Foodies everywhere flock to Houston Restaurant Weeks, a month-long celebration of this city’s diversity, which is well-reflected in the food.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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She’s unfazed by the lack of diversity at many of these tourneys.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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